St Edward's Church of England Academy
64%
Capacity
848
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St Edward's Church of England Academy
Parents considering St Edward’s Church of England Academy will find a school that is clearly in demand locally. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 375 applications for 196 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.91, meaning nearly two families applied for every spot. Of those, 136 first-preference offers were made, suggesting strong local confidence. The school is a mixed, state secondary for ages 11 to 18, with a Church of England character, and is led by headteacher Jodie Hassan. It currently has 848 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,334, so there is room to grow. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 29.8%, above the national average, which gives some indication of the school’s intake profile.
Academically, St Edward’s presents a mixed picture. Its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022 rated the school Good overall, with personal development judged Outstanding. Behaviour and attitudes, leadership, and the quality of education were all rated Good, while the sixth form provision was also Good. This marks a significant improvement from the previous inspection in 2018, when the school was rated Inadequate. At Key Stage 4, the school’s Progress 8 score is 0.05, which is in line with the national average and just below the Havering local authority average of 0.11. The Attainment 8 score is 46.1, and 49.5% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths. At A-level, the picture is weaker: the value added score is -0.55, placing it in the ‘Below average’ banding, with an average points per entry of 22.38, equivalent to a D+ grade.
The school offers a broad range of facilities including a swimming pool, theatre, chapel, and astro turf, plus specialist spaces for science, music, and art. Sports on offer include tennis, hockey, rugby, and gymnastics, while extracurricular clubs range from the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and Model UN to coding and eco club. The sixth form centre supports post-16 study, though outcomes here are less strong than at GCSE. SEND provision covers a wide spectrum, including support for autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, and social, emotional and mental health difficulties. St Edward’s ranks 10th out of 17 secondary schools in Havering on Progress 8, placing it in the middle of the pack locally. It will suit families who value a school with strong pastoral care and a wide range of activities, and who are comfortable with a large, oversubscribed setting that has shown clear improvement from a difficult recent past.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | London Road, Romford, Havering, RM7 9NX |
| Headteacher | Jodie Hassan |
| Local Authority | Havering |
| Number of Pupils | 848 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 29.8% |
| School Capacity | 848 / 1,334 (64% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 May 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 7 Jul 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.05)
1403rd of 3,141
Nationally
341st of 487
In London
10th of 17
In Havering
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make similar progress to students nationally with the same starting point
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
32.4
'22/23
26.6
'23/24
22.4
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where school leavers go
2022/2383%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 41 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
21%
Russell Group
23%
Top-third HE
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)83%
- Employment12%
- Not sustained2%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
13Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
18Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed196
375
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
136 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- Asian18.7%
- White British13.0%
- White (other)12.9%
- Mixed10.0%
- Black6.0%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
10
Total schools
8
Oversubscribed
6
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Edward's Church of England Academy
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
London Road, Romford
Havering, RM7 9NX
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